Local health briefs

Health Briefs

The Southwest Florida Epilepsy & Seizure Education Series/Support Group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at NCH North Naples Hospital, Brookdale Building, 11190 Healthpark Blvd., Conference Room B, Naples. Randal Thomas, a workers' compensation and Social Security disabilitiy lawyer, will discuss how to get Social Security wile being disabled. Information: 239-254-7710

Annual meeting

The annual meeting of the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Hodges University, 2647 Northbrooke Drive, Science and Tecchnology Building, Naples. Dr. Albanese will give a lecture titles "New Mental Healthcare Laws and the Impact on our Diverse Culture." The cost is $25. Information: 239-261-5405

Joint pain seminar

Dr. John C. Kaga, an orthopedic surgeon, will give a free seminar on surgical and non-surgical options for treating joint pain from 10 a.. to noon Saturday at Gulf Coast Medical Center. The cetner is at 13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers. Reservations: 239-936-6778, ext. 2227 or register at www.kaganortho.com

Holiday workshop

Register to laugh away the holiday blues from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 22 at Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida, 2335 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Margot Escott will give a free presentation on to learn to laugh and smile to decrease the stress of the holidays. Reservations: 239-261-5405 or bfollweiler@mhaswfl.org